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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,912.12, 450,095.82 and 278,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,912.12, 450,095.82 and 278,973.08 is: 384,092.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,912.12 : 450,095.82 = 278,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,912.12/450,095.82 = 278,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,912.12x = 450,095.82 × 278,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,912.12x = 125,564,617,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,564,617,200.53/326,912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,092.88

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